The recent Uttar Pradesh Trade Show in New Delhi witnessed an overwhelming response to the polyhouse model from Meerut, bringing well-deserved recognition to progressive farmer Ravindra Kumar. Throughout the event, the vegetables, vibrant flowers, and pure honey cultivated inside the polyhouse caught the strong attention of domestic and international buyers alike. Hosted at the India Expo Mart, the exhibition prominently displayed a diverse range of agricultural items including gerbera and rose flowers, lotus stems, bell peppers, brinjals, and honey.
A Successful Five-Acre Polyhouse Model
Representing Kheda village in the Sardhana tehsil, farmer Ravindra Kumar presented his impressive five-acre polyhouse setup, which was established with the crucial assistance of the horticulture department's welfare schemes. He highlighted that this advanced farming initiative generates an annual turnover exceeding 29 lakh rupees. Inside his polyhouse, Kumar successfully cultivates premium yellow, green, and red bell peppers, each weighing between 300 to 400 grams. This specific produce enjoys tremendous demand at Delhi's major Azadpur Mandi.
Event Management Companies Show Interest in Flower Supply
Sharing details about his growing enterprise, Ravindra noted that several event management companies approached him during the event to discuss the regular supply of gerbera and rose flowers. Furthermore, discussions are currently underway with a few firms to formalize agreements through memorandum of understanding signings. Such government-backed initiatives are actively helping traditional farmers transition toward modern agricultural technology and market-oriented production systems.
Honey Products and Global Export Aspirations
Alongside horticulture, honey products from Meerut-based Rentrov Natural also captured significant visitor interest at the exhibition. Young entrepreneurs Rakhi Ahera and her brother Bharat Ahera revealed that their enterprise secured massive orders totaling 46 tonnes of honey last year from international markets including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. They expressed strong optimism that this year's trade show will help the company unlock fresh business prospects and secure larger export orders.
Providing a Direct Platform for Agri-Entrepreneurs
Senior Horticulture Inspector Sanjay Singh emphasized that the trade show served as much more than just a display window for Meerut's farmers and agri-entrepreneurs. According to him, the exhibition successfully bridges the gap by offering participants a direct opportunity to connect with prominent institutional buyers and commercial enterprises, thereby scaling up local agricultural potential to new heights.
